Account Director, Shopper Marketing Agency

Acosta Group • Eden Prairie, MN

97d

About The Position

The Account Director position at Acosta Group is designed for individuals who embody the company's core values, including being people-minded, demonstrating integrity, and being results-oriented. The role involves managing a team of in-field Market Managers and an in-house team of Account Managers, while also serving as the primary contact for national and regional clients. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying venues, negotiating with vendors, tracking event budgets, and providing weekly status updates on program results. Crisis management and other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Experiential Marketing experience
• 8+ years supervisor / management experience required
• Proven experience in client service, business development and overall program management experience (concept, implementation, and execution with excellence)
• Experience managing a multi-market team of Market Managers/Event Managers
• Prior experience working with Target, Kroeger, and Albertsons
• Previous experience collaborating with partner agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Strong client communication skills (insight, analysis, and program reporting)
• Solid understanding of social media tools and digital platforms
• Strong computer application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work in a digital work environment.

Responsibilities

• Challenge and manage a team of in-field Market Managers as well as an in-house team of Account Managers
• Identifying venues and assisting in multi-market site selection and negotiation
• Negotiating and managing vendors to ensure flawless execution and ensure optimum return on cost
• Serving as the primary contact for National and regional clients
• Providing weekly status updates on program results/personnel, client program reporting and review
• Tracking and maintaining all event budgets, responsible for the bottom-line delivery of your project
• Crisis management - identify field issues and develop solutions
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services